How are eggs used in bread making?

Eggs add food value, color and flavor to breads. They also help make the crust tender and add richness and protein. Some bread recipes call for them to be used as a wash for added color.

Eggs and sourdough starters are also considered liquid ingredients so treat them as part of the liquid content and adjust the recipe accordingly.

Tips:

If you don't want to give up the flavor but are watching your fat and cholesterol intake, try Nature's Choice, EggBeaters®, or other substitutes.

Or

To reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol in breads, use two whites instead of one whole egg.

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Sources:
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Brody, Lora and Apter, Millie. Bread Machine Baking: Perfect Every Time. William Morrow & Company 1996.
Hensperger, Beth. Bread Made Easy - A Baker's First Bread Book. Ten Speed Press 2000.
Shapter, Jennie. Bread Machine - How to prepare and bake the perfect loaf. Hermes House 2003.